There are two separate considerations for nonstructural components in ASCE 7 Chapter 13. One of these is protecting building occupants from falling debris and relates to anchorage and bracing of these components so that they do not become dislodged during shaking and become a falling hazard. The...
In my professional opinion, exemption is not the same as exclusion. It may be that other load cases and combinations govern the design instead of "SDC-C with overall weights less than 20lbs". PLEASE NOTE: I am use to dealing with structures supporting mechanical devices and including some...
This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous Hello together, I'm going to design an application for a customer in Saudi-Arabia (SDC=C), who demands, that components need to be seismically approved acc. to ASCE 7. The intended application is a mechanical, nonstructural device...
Here's a brief overview: Soil Compressibility 1. *Definition*: Soil compressibility refers to the reduction in soil volume due to applied loads, causing settlement and deformation. 2. *Factors Affecting Compressibility*: Moisture content, soil type, density, and stress history....
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Pete The intent of Section 12.13.9.3.4 is to assure that if lateral spreading occurs, and imposes permanent lateral deformation of the pile along its length, that the pile will still be able to sustain the gravity loads imposed on it and not cause collapse. The degree and rigor of analysis...
Good Day, This is my first posting, so I am grateful for any feedback/input. We have some discussions in our office related to Provision 12.13.9.3.4 in ASCE 7-16, in particular: Is the intention of this provision such that the engineer is to perform a p-delta analysis with secondary effects on...